View Vacancy - Criminal Justice Programme Officer B3 (33/17) (Part Time)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political

Main Purpose of Job:

To support the the Criminal Justice Advisor (CJA) in delivering the FCO’s Capacity Building Programme in the criminal justice sector in Kenya. This role is an opportunity to support a high profile foreign policy priority by helping the Kenyan security sector to tackle terrorism in line with international human rights standards.

The successful applicant will have an interest in security and justice issues and be able to use their project management  and administrative skills to deliver in a fast paced political environment. The successful applicant will be a member of the new Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network working to increase the safety of Kenyan and British Nationals in the region.

This is a new position and the successful candidate will need to be flexible and adaptable as the job roles and responsibilities may evolve with changing programme priorities.

 

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Deliver project work to enhance bi-lateral cooperation and progress UK priorities
  • Contribute to evolving developments of project design, monitoring and evaluation for the criminal justice strand of the programme
  • Liaise with key external partners through formal communications and establish good working relationships to accelerate project delivery
  • Deputise for the CJA at relevant meetings and manage the office in the absence of the CJA, handling enquiries or referring onwards as appropriate
  • Monitor spend on criminal justice activity through accurate budgeting and forecasting, ensuring value for money, processing and receipting invoices, etc.
  • Work closely with the CT Programme Officer to report on monthly spend and progress relating to criminal justice activity
  • Act as the lead co-ordinator for FOI responses and Subject Access Requests
  • Case management of UK Mutual legal assistance (MLA) and extradition requests including initial review and triage– liasing with external partners across the UK and Kenyan criminal justice community
  • Research legal and non-legal topics as required and present the findings logically and coherently
  • Provide logistical support to project delivery by designing and organising training workshops, seminars, etc.
  • Support the CJA with programme administrative assistance by facilitating travel and meeting requirements, and accompanying the CJA to meetings to take minutes and where required draw up agreed action plans
  • Provide additional support to the Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network as and when required
  • BA Degree or above from an internationally accredited university
  • Excellent IT skills
  • A business management and/or project management qualification
  • Strong communication skills and extensive experience of developing good working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Experience of monitoring spend and processing invoices
  • A flexible and proactive approach
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience working in the security/justice sector
  • Experience working with legal frameworks and the judiciary system
29 September 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
British High Commission
KES
109,598.90 (Pro-rata)
1 November 2017

Learning and Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers all its employees the opportunity to pursue a City and Guilds Diploma through the Diplomatic Academy.

 The Regional Learning and Development Team visit Nairobi regularly to provide training courses to further personal development.

Working Patterns:

This is a part time position (18 hours per week) and working hours/days will be decided on following the appointment of the successful applicant. The position will be based at the British High Commission offices in Nairobi. From time to time there may be opportunities to travel outside of Nairobi to assist in the delivery of training events and workshops.

Occasional working from home may be allowed with line manager approval.

Any Other Information:

This is a 12 month Fixed term contract position, with possibility of renewal

 Due to the nature of the role it is necessary that applicants be security cleared to LE CONFIDENTIAL, or demonstrate that they can easily obtain such clearance. Clearance can normally only be obtained by UK nationals [not Kenyan dual nationals] with at least 3 years residence in the past 10 years in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or EU. Nationals of the latter five may also be able to get clearance, although not if they are Kenyan dual nationals. Such candidates must have a traceable history over the last 5 years.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenyaa.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Kenya with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

1. Obtain the relevant permit
2. Pay the fees for the permit
3. Make arrangements to relocate
4. Meet the costs to relocation


  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.